Battle of Midway

Who led the Japanese Navy in the Battle of Midway?

• Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto

• Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo

• Vice Admiral Nobutake Kondo

• Admiral Chester Nimitz

What was the main strategy of the Japanese in the Battle of Midway?

• A surprise attack on the American fleet

• A ground invasion of Midway Island

• A naval battle with American aircraft carriers

• A diversionary attack on the Aleutian Islands

Which American commander was in charge of the US Pacific fleet during the Battle of Midway?

• Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto

• Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo

• Vice Admiral Nobutake Kondo

• Admiral Chester Nimitz

What was the role of Commander Joseph Rochefort in the Battle of Midway?

• He led the Japanese Navy

• He deciphered the Japanese Naval code

• He commanded the US Pacific fleet

• He led the American air attack

How did the US Navy plan to fight the Battle of Midway?

• Mainly in the air, keeping carriers out of striking distance

• With a ground invasion of Midway Island

• With a surprise attack on the Japanese fleet

• By diverting their forces to the Aleutian Islands

What was the impact of the Battle of Midway on the Japanese military?

• They abandoned their plan to expand into the Pacific

• They achieved a decisive victory and a strong foothold in the Pacific

• They were able to defeat the American forces

• They lost morale and remained on the defense for the rest of the war

How many aircraft carriers did the Japanese lose in the Battle of Midway?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which American carrier was damaged but still functional after the Battle of Midway?

• USS Yorktown

• USS Enterprise

• USS Hornet

• USS Astoria

What was the role of Lieutenant Commander Wade McClusky in the Battle of Midway?

• He led the Japanese Navy

• He deciphered the Japanese Naval code

• He commanded the US Pacific fleet

• He led the air attack that shifted the tide of the battle

How did the Battle of Midway impact the morale of the US military and the American public?

• They lost morale and believed the Japanese could not be defeated

• They achieved a decisive victory and were energized for the rest of the war

• They abandoned their plan to expand into the Pacific

• They remained on the defense for the rest of the war